Paradox StayD

Paradox StayD

StayD Overview

The StayD needs to be enabled by your installer before it can function. Contact us on 02 6332 9333 if you want to enable StayD

The revolutionary StayD feature represents a completely reversed philosophy compared to all other security systems made today. A StayD system is always armed and only partly disarmed when entering or exiting a site, which is the opposite of a common security system that’s always disarmed and needs to be armed to provide protection.

When entering a site you can notify the system that a specific zone will be opened by using your remote control to avoid starting an entry delay and then StayD will automatically rearm the open zone as soon as it’s closed. You can also open a zone and then enter your code to stop any entry delay and automatically rearm. In any case the system is only partly disarmed because only specifically defined zones can be opened—all other zones remain armed. The result is a system that’s always protecting, without the risk of being unprotected, and without the uncertainty that the security system is armed or not.

Other benefits of StayD include knowing when your kids are accessing potentially dangerous areas, such as the balcony, pool or front door. Now you can truly have peace of mind knowing that you are always protected.

StayD functions best when used in conjunction with door & window reed sensors

How to use StayD

This section does not apply to systems with touchscreen keypads

To Turn On/Off StayD Mode


To turn on StayD mode

Press  [STAY] + [CODE] + [STAY] - StayD light on
  1. Press the [STAY] key followed by a valid code, then press the [STAY] key again within ten seconds.
  2. The StayD light will light up to confirm StayD activation, and the system will be in Stay mode. 

To turn off StayD mode

Press [OFF] + [CODE] + [OFF] - Off light on
  1. Press the [OFF] key followed by a valid code, then press the [OFF] key again within ten seconds.
  2. The StayD light will turn off and the Off light will light up to confirm StayD deactivation. 

With StayD disabled, the system will function as a standard security system. 


To Change Arm Mode

To change the level of security - Stay to Sleep

Press [SLEEP] for 2 sec. - Delay - Sleep light on
  1. Press and hold the [SLEEP] key on any keypad.
  2. All zones which will be armed in Sleep mode go into exit delay, allowing you to move to the bedroom.
  3. When the exit delay ends, and you are in the bedroom, the rest of the interior will arm.
  4. The system is now in Sleep mode.

To change the level of security - Sleep to Stay:

Press [STAY] for 2 sec. - Stay light on
  1. Press and hold the [STAY] key on the keypad located in the bedroom.
  2. The system will instantly switch from Sleep to Stay mode, allowing you to leave the bedroom and move freely inside the house.
  3. If you accidentally leave the bedroom without switching to Stay mode, all zones armed in Sleep mode will go into a delay, allowing you enough time to switch to Stay mode. 

Leaving the site - Stay to Full

Keypad: Press [ARM] for 2 sec.- Delay - Arm light on
Remote: Press the " Lock" on the remote that the exit path is assigned too. 
Keypad: Press and hold the [ARM] key on the keypad that the exit path is assigned to. This will start an exit delay period for all zones in the exit path. After you have left the property, all exit path zones will rearm.
The system is now in Full mode.

Entering the site - Full to Stay


Keypad: Press [CODE] - Stay light on
Remote: Press the " Unlock" on the remote the entry path is assigned to
When entering the property through the entry path, all zones assigned to the entry path will go into delay, allowing you to enter the house.
Entering a valid code on the keypad the entry path is assigned to ends the entry delay and switches the system to Stay Arm mode.
The entry path zones will rearm.
The system is now in Stay mode.

Leaving the site without changing arm mode

Press [OFF] for 2 sec.
  1. Press and hold the [OFF] key for 2 seconds on a keypad to leave the site without changing arm mode.

Advanced StayD Settings

Window Mode and Re-arm Delay

In a Stay-armed system: This mode allows you to open one exterior zone without triggering an alarm.
  1. To enter Window mode, press [OFF], then your [ACCESS CODE].
  2. All zones that can be opened flash.
  3. The system will start an exit delay, allowing you to open an exterior zone such as a window or a door.
  4. The system will only allow you to open one zone as the exit delay will end after doing so.
When you close the open zone (window, door, etc.) that zone will re-arm. When closing an exterior zone such as a window or door, a delay will start allowing you to close the zone properly. The re-arm delay starts when you close the zone, and you must keep the zone closed for the entire delay period for it to re-arm. This is especially useful for windows that stick thus reducing false alarms.

Live View Mode During an alarm

Press the [CLEAR] key to view movement.
The zone lights on the keypad will show the opening and closing of zones as they occur.



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